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clinical duties:

• To deliver direct and indirect patient care.

• Undertakes delegated care without direct supervision where appropriate

• Participates in the ongoing support of clients and their carers / relatives

• Observe a personal duty of care when using equipment, ensuring own safety and the of other

• Work in a collaborative manner with other healthcare professionals and agencies to deliver a high standard of care

• Be aware of the health and safety issues regarding the handling/exposure to bodily fluids when caring for patients

• Contributes to the promotion of Health and well being, encouraging people to view their health as a positive aspect of their lives, through planned activities and shared decision making.
• Supporting the patient to attend activities at the day center whilst ensuring health needs are met during this time.
• Assisting to travel to and from home (please note specialist transport is in place however there will be a requirement to travel alongside the patient as part of your role).
• Record keeping via patient medical record of care and interventions performed – desirable skill set around System one however full training will provided.  

Professional Duties:

• Impart knowledge plans and instructions clearly and effectively
•  Establish clear lines of communication at all levels
•  Communicate relevant and factual information to patients and carers, using sensitivity and tact
• Contributes to the understanding of patients where there are communication difficulties.
• Maintain patient and professional confidentiality at all times.
• Report any change to patients condition to the appropriate member of the MDT at earliest opportunity.
• Attend and contribute to meetings held by the team and the Trust.

Managing Information:

•  Use appropriate information to make timely and effective decisions .
• Contribute to the development of information systems.
• Obtains transmits and stores information relating to the delivery of care services (this may involve auditing)
• Participate in the use of information and technology including inputting data on the computer system enabling other members of the team to use.
• Provide information in a form that meets the understanding of the receiver at all levels.
• Use of oral, written and computerized information that facilitates continuity of patient care throughout the 24 hour period.
• Completes documentation in accordance with Trust’s policies and procedures.

Managerial Duties:
• There are no managerial duties required in this post.

 Financial Duties:
• There are no financial duties required in this post.

Managing Self
• Participate in regular supervision.
• Attend all mandatory training.
• Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan
with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal.
• Comply with all Trust policies, procedures and protocols.
• Carry out duties with due regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary.
• Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.
• Ensure maintenance of Professional Registration.